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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 727.80 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 727.80 and 338.88 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 727.80 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/727.80 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 727.80 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 246,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,638.32/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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