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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 727.51 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 727.51 and 340.76 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 727.51 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/727.51 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 727.51 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 247,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,900.97/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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