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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.77, 728.50 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.77, 728.50 and 362.53 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.77 : 728.50 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.77/728.50 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.77x = 728.50 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.77x = 264,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,103.33/527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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