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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 727.95 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 727.95 and 352.92 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 727.95 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/727.95 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 727.95 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 256,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,908.11/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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