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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.32, 727.95 and 352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.32, 727.95 and 352.78 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.32 : 727.95 = 352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.32/727.95 = 352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.32x = 727.95 × 352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.32x = 256,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,806.20/527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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