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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.17, 727.61 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.17, 727.61 and 328.04 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.17 : 727.61 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.17/727.61 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.17x = 727.61 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.17x = 238,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,685.18/527.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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