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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 727.44 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 727.44 and 294.26 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 727.44 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/727.44 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 727.44 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 214,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,056.49/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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