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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 727.92 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 727.92 and 370.56 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 727.92 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/727.92 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 727.92 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 269,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,738.04/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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