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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 728.52 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 728.52 and 295.04 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 728.52 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/728.52 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 728.52 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 214,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,942.54/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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