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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 727.29 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 727.29 and 294.15 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 727.29 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/727.29 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 727.29 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 213,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,932.35/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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