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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 727.43 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 727.43 and 402.75 is: 555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 727.43 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/727.43 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 727.43 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 292,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,970.42/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.59

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