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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 728 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 728 and 294.67 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 728 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/728 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 728 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 214,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.12/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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