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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.32 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.32 and 387.84 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.32 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.32 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.32 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 282,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,083.79/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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