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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 728.31 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 728.31 and 350.39 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 728.31 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/728.31 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 728.31 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 255,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,188.90/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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