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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 728.81 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 728.81 and 388.09 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 728.81 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/728.81 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 728.81 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 282,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,841.93/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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