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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.29, 727.68 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.29, 727.68 and 294.46 is: 406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.29 : 727.68 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.29/727.68 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.29x = 727.68 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.29x = 214,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,272.65/527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.37

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