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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.08, 873.30 and 528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.08, 873.30 and 528.76 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.08 : 873.30 = 528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.08/873.30 = 528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.08x = 873.30 × 528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.08x = 461,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,766.11/635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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