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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 728.91 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 728.91 and 421.50 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 728.91 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/728.91 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 728.91 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 307,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,235.57/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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