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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 727.97 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 727.97 and 317.70 is: 438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 727.97 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/727.97 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 727.97 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 231,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,274.48/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.33

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