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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 727.52 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 727.52 and 331.04 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 727.52 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/727.52 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 727.52 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 240,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,838.38/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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