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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 727.73 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 727.73 and 317.58 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 727.73 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/727.73 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 727.73 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 231,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,112.49/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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