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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 728.45 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 728.45 and 409.38 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 728.45 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/728.45 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 728.45 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 298,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,210.81/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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