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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.59, 728.08 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.59, 728.08 and 291.53 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.59 : 728.08 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.59/728.08 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.59x = 728.08 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.59x = 212,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,257.71/527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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