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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 727.85 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 727.85 and 370.44 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 727.85 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/727.85 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 727.85 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 269,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,625.68/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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