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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 728.64 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 728.64 and 370.72 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 728.64 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/728.64 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 728.64 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 270,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,121.42/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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