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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.55, 727.68 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.55, 727.68 and 352.89 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.55 : 727.68 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.55/727.68 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.55x = 727.68 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.55x = 256,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,791.00/527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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