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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 728.48 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 728.48 and 291.86 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 728.48 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/728.48 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 728.48 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 212,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,613.99/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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