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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 728.25 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 728.25 and 294.82 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 728.25 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/728.25 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 728.25 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 214,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,702.67/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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