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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.29, 727.51 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.29, 727.51 and 340.78 is: 470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.29 : 727.51 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.29/727.51 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.29x = 727.51 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.29x = 247,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,921.82/527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.19

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