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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 727.90 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 727.90 and 291.42 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 727.90 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/727.90 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 727.90 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 212,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,124.62/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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