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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.95 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.95 and 297.27 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.95 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.95 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.95 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 216,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,397.70/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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