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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 727.98 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 727.98 and 353.16 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 727.98 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/727.98 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 727.98 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 257,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,093.42/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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