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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 728.93 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 728.93 and 351.20 is: 484.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 728.93 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/728.93 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 728.93 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 256,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,002.92/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.87

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