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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 727.54 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 727.54 and 350.32 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 727.54 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/727.54 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 727.54 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 254,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,871.81/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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