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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.19, 727.53 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.19, 727.53 and 294.32 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.19 : 727.53 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.19/727.53 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.19x = 727.53 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.19x = 214,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,121.52/527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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