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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.39, 727.88 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.39, 727.88 and 294.51 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.39 : 727.88 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.39/727.88 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.39x = 727.88 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.39x = 214,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,366.47/527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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