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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.41 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.41 and 291.06 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.41 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.41 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.41 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 211,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,719.95/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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