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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 727.95 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 727.95 and 291.46 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 727.95 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/727.95 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 727.95 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 212,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,166.90/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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