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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 727.92 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 727.92 and 291.45 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 727.92 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/727.92 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 727.92 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 212,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,152.28/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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