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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 731.70 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 731.70 and 507.32 is: 703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 731.70 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/731.70 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 731.70 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 371,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,206.04/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.25

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