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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 728.43 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 728.43 and 350.49 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 728.43 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/728.43 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 728.43 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 255,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,307.43/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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