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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.92, 727.10 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.92, 727.10 and 327.74 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.92 : 727.10 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.92/727.10 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.92x = 727.10 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.92x = 238,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,296.94/526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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