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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.92 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.92 and 372.40 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.92 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.92 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.92 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 271,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,077.41/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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