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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 728.19 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 728.19 and 294.90 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 728.19 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/728.19 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 728.19 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 214,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,743.23/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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