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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.33 and 291.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.33 and 291.00 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.33 = 291.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.33 = 291.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.33 × 291.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 211,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,648.67/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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