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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 727.82 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 727.82 and 330.80 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 727.82 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/727.82 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 727.82 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 240,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,757.56/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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