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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 727.29 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 727.29 and 290.99 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 727.29 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/727.29 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 727.29 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 211,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,633.03/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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