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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 727.96 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 727.96 and 352.96 is: 487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 727.96 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/727.96 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 727.96 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 256,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,940.76/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.04

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