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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 727.93 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 727.93 and 291.43 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 727.93 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/727.93 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 727.93 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 212,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,140.64/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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