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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 728.61 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 728.61 and 295.11 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 728.61 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/728.61 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 728.61 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 215,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,020.65/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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