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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 727.39 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 727.39 and 303.01 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 727.39 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/727.39 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 727.39 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 220,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,406.44/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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