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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 727.85 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 727.85 and 361.93 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 727.85 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/727.85 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 727.85 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 263,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,430.75/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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