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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 728.53 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 728.53 and 291.87 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 728.53 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/728.53 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 728.53 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 212,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,635.32/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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