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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 727.51 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 727.51 and 317.57 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 727.51 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/727.51 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 727.51 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 231,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,034.71/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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