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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 727.92 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 727.92 and 362.04 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 727.92 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/727.92 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 727.92 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 263,536.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,536.16/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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