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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 727.96 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 727.96 and 291.48 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 727.96 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/727.96 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 727.96 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 212,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182.87/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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