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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 728.58 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 728.58 and 376.42 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 728.58 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/728.58 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 728.58 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 274,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,252.08/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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