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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 727.79 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 727.79 and 380.45 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 727.79 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/727.79 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 727.79 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 276,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,887.71/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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