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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 728.43 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 728.43 and 294.96 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 728.43 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/728.43 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 728.43 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 214,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,857.71/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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