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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.01 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.01 and 352.98 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.01 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.01 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.01 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 256,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,972.97/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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