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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 727.71 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 727.71 and 291.27 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 727.71 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/727.71 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 727.71 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 211,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,957.16/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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