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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 727.05 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 727.05 and 317.11 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 727.05 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/727.05 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 727.05 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 230,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,554.83/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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