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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 727.38 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 727.38 and 320.36 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 727.38 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/727.38 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 727.38 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 233,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,023.46/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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