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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 728.64 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 728.64 and 295.09 is: 407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 728.64 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/728.64 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 728.64 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 215,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,014.38/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.24

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