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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 727.55 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 727.55 and 317.39 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 727.55 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/727.55 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 727.55 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 230,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,917.09/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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