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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 727.58 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 727.58 and 291.21 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 727.58 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/727.58 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 727.58 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 211,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,874.93/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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