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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 728.22 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 728.22 and 380.62 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 728.22 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/728.22 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 728.22 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 277,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,175.10/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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