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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 728.52 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 728.52 and 328.72 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 728.52 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/728.52 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 728.52 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 239,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,479.09/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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