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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 727.74 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 727.74 and 380.52 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 727.74 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/727.74 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 727.74 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 276,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,919.62/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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