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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 727.86 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 727.86 and 294.56 is: 406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 727.86 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/727.86 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 727.86 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 214,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,401.37/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.50

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