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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.62 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.62 and 291.21 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.62 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.62 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.62 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 211,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,890.22/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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