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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 727.77 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 727.77 and 330.99 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 727.77 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/727.77 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 727.77 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 240,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,881.24/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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