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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 727.92 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 727.92 and 361.94 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 727.92 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/727.92 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 727.92 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 263,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,459.73/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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