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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.25 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.25 and 340.43 is: 469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.25 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.25 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.25 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 247,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,572.38/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.58

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