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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.52 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.52 and 402.75 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.52 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.52 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.52 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 293,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,006.67/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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