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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 728.27 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 728.27 and 294.85 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 728.27 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/728.27 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 728.27 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 214,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,729.33/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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