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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 727.30 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 727.30 and 317.22 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 727.30 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/727.30 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 727.30 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 230,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,714.11/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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