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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 728.48 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 728.48 and 288.62 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 728.48 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/728.48 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 728.48 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 210,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,251.39/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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