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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 727.26 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 727.26 and 319.96 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 727.26 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/727.26 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 727.26 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 232,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694.11/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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