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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 727.68 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 727.68 and 410.88 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 727.68 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/727.68 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 727.68 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 298,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,989.16/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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