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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.32, 727.23 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.32, 727.23 and 330.85 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.32 : 727.23 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.32/727.23 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.32x = 727.23 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.32x = 240,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,604.05/527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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