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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 727.65 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 727.65 and 330.89 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 727.65 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/727.65 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 727.65 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 240,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,768.47/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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