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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 727.17 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 727.17 and 330.80 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 727.17 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/727.17 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 727.17 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 240,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,544.20/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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