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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 727.32 and 330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 727.32 and 330.51 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 727.32 = 330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/727.32 = 330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 727.32 × 330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 240,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,386.53/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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