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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 727.30 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 727.30 and 294.14 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 727.30 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/727.30 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 727.30 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 213,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,928.02/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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