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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 727.31 and 330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 727.31 and 330.53 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 727.31 = 330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/727.31 = 330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 727.31 × 330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 240,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,396.12/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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