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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 727.89 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 727.89 and 317.80 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 727.89 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/727.89 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 727.89 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 231,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,323.44/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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