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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 727.82 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 727.82 and 291.34 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 727.82 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/727.82 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 727.82 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 212,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,043.08/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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