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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.56 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.56 and 320.28 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.56 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.56 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.56 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 233,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,022.92/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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