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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 727.47 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 727.47 and 320 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 727.47 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/727.47 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 727.47 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 232,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,790.40/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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