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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 727.76 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 727.76 and 291.32 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 727.76 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/727.76 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 727.76 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 212,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,009.59/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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