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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 728.54 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 728.54 and 295.05 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 728.54 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/728.54 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 728.54 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 214,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,955.53/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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