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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 728.55 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 728.55 and 295.02 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 728.55 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/728.55 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 728.55 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 214,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,936.82/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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