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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 727.07 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 727.07 and 474.22 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 727.07 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/727.07 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 727.07 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 344,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,786.95/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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