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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.12 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.12 and 422.43 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.12 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.12 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.12 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 307,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,157.30/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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