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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 728.30 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 728.30 and 291.72 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 728.30 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/728.30 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 728.30 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 212,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,462.59/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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