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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 728.26 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 728.26 and 291.70 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 728.26 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/728.26 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 728.26 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 212,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,433.62/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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