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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 727.89 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 727.89 and 317.74 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 727.89 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/727.89 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 727.89 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 231,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,279.77/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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