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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 727.26 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 727.26 and 317.16 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 727.26 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/727.26 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 727.26 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 230,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,657.78/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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