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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 727.98 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 727.98 and 320.50 is: 442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 727.98 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/727.98 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 727.98 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 233,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,317.59/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.31

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