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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.49 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.49 and 295.08 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.49 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.49 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.49 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 214,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,962.83/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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