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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.19 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.19 and 380.25 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.19 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.19 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.19 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 276,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,894.25/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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