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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 727.38 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 727.38 and 294.18 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 727.38 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/727.38 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 727.38 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 213,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,980.65/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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