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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 727.94 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 727.94 and 328.42 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 727.94 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/727.94 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 727.94 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 239,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,070.05/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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