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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 728.06 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 728.06 and 291.52 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 728.06 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/728.06 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 728.06 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 212,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,240.77/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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