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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 727.31 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 727.31 and 385.74 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 727.31 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/727.31 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 727.31 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 280,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,550.63/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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