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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 728.25 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 728.25 and 291.66 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 728.25 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/728.25 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 728.25 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 212,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,401.40/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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