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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.32 and 317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.32 and 317.23 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.32 = 317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.32 = 317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.32 × 317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 230,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,724.32/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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