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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 727.29 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 727.29 and 340.63 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 727.29 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/727.29 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 727.29 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 247,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,736.79/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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