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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 727.92 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 727.92 and 350.78 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 727.92 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/727.92 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 727.92 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 255,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,336.14/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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