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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.35 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.35 and 294.18 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.35 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.35 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.35 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 213,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,971.82/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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