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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.44 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.44 and 317.30 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.44 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.44 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.44 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 230,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,813.07/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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