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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 727.63 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 727.63 and 294.38 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 727.63 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/727.63 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 727.63 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 214,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,195.35/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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