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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 728.40 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 728.40 and 294.93 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 728.40 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/728.40 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 728.40 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 214,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,827.01/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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