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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.60, 727.98 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.60, 727.98 and 317.72 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.60 : 727.98 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.60/727.98 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.60x = 727.98 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.60x = 231,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,293.81/527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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