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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 727.81 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 727.81 and 291.35 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 727.81 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/727.81 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 727.81 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 212,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,045.99/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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