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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.11 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.11 and 340.29 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.11 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.11 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.11 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 247,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,428.26/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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