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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 727.34 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 727.34 and 320.12 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 727.34 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/727.34 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 727.34 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 232,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,836.08/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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