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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 727.31 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 727.31 and 370.22 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 727.31 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/727.31 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 727.31 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 269,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,264.72/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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