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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 728.52 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 728.52 and 295.13 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 728.52 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/728.52 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 728.52 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 215,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,008.11/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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