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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 728.08 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 728.08 and 396.32 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 728.08 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/728.08 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 728.08 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 288,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,552.67/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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