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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.19, 727.51 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.19, 727.51 and 291.14 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.19 : 727.51 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.19/727.51 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.19x = 727.51 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.19x = 211,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,804.81/527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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