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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 728.09 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 728.09 and 291.57 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 728.09 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/728.09 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 728.09 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 212,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,286.11/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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