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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 727.36 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 727.36 and 294.19 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 727.36 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/727.36 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 727.36 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 213,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,979.48/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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