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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.96 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.96 and 294.64 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.96 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.96 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.96 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 214,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,486.13/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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