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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 727.51 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 727.51 and 380.27 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 727.51 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/727.51 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 727.51 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 276,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,650.23/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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