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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 727.69 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 727.69 and 303.31 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 727.69 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/727.69 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 727.69 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 220,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,718.23/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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