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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.17, 727.32 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.17, 727.32 and 317.20 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.17 : 727.32 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.17/727.32 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.17x = 727.32 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.17x = 230,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,705.90/527.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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