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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 727.06 and 340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 727.06 and 340.82 is: 469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 727.06 = 340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/727.06 = 340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 727.06 × 340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 247,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,794.89/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.99

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