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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 729.17 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 729.17 and 380.28 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 729.17 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/729.17 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 729.17 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 277,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,288.77/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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