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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.83, 727.63 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.83, 727.63 and 338.76 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.83 : 727.63 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.83/727.63 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.83x = 727.63 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.83x = 246,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,486.61/527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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