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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 727.66 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 727.66 and 294.42 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 727.66 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/727.66 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 727.66 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 214,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,237.66/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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