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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 727.51 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 727.51 and 402.82 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 727.51 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/727.51 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 727.51 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 293,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,055.58/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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