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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 727.26 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 727.26 and 361.86 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 727.26 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/727.26 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 727.26 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 263,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,166.30/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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