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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 728.73 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 728.73 and 370.97 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 728.73 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/728.73 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 728.73 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 270,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,333.32/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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