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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 727.41 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 727.41 and 361.68 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 727.41 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/727.41 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 727.41 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 263,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,089.65/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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