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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 727.92 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 727.92 and 317.66 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 727.92 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/727.92 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 727.92 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 231,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,227.43/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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