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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 727.26 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 727.26 and 317.19 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 727.26 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/727.26 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 727.26 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 230,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,679.60/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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