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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 727.73 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 727.73 and 294.47 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 727.73 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/727.73 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 727.73 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 214,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,294.65/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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