Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 727.95 and 294.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527.50, 727.95 and 294.63 is: 406.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527.50 : 727.95 = 294.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527.50/727.95 = 294.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527.50x = 727.95 × 294.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527.50x = 214,475.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,475.91/527.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406.59
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