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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 728.42 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 728.42 and 291.83 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 728.42 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/728.42 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 728.42 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 212,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,570.80/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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