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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.28 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.28 and 330.72 is: 456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.28 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.28 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.28 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 240,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,526.04/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.37

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