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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 727.97 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 727.97 and 291.49 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 727.97 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/727.97 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 727.97 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 212,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,192.70/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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