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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.82 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.82 and 403.40 is: 556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.82 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.82 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.82 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 293,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,596.93/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.88

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