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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 727.98 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 727.98 and 294.64 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 727.98 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/727.98 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 727.98 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 214,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,492.03/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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