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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 727.38 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 727.38 and 319.88 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 727.38 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/727.38 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 727.38 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 232,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,674.31/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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