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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 728.22 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 728.22 and 368.20 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 728.22 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/728.22 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 728.22 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 268,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,130.60/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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