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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.42, 795.33 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.42, 795.33 and 527.28 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.42 : 795.33 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.42/795.33 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.42x = 795.33 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.42x = 419,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,361.60/576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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