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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 727.89 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 727.89 and 317.66 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 727.89 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/727.89 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 727.89 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 231,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,223.36/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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