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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 727.56 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 727.56 and 330.64 is: 456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 727.56 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/727.56 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 727.56 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 240,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,560.44/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.40

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