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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.55 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.55 and 295.06 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.55 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.55 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.55 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 214,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,965.96/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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