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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 728.45 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 728.45 and 291.82 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 728.45 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/728.45 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 728.45 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 212,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,576.28/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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