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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 726.75 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 726.75 and 379.73 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 726.75 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/726.75 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 726.75 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 275,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,968.78/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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