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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.19 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.19 and 330.27 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.19 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.19 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.19 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 240,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,165.41/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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