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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.25 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.25 and 330.91 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.25 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.25 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.25 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 240,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,650.82/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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