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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.33, 872.70 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.33, 872.70 and 527.27 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.33 : 872.70 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.33/872.70 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.33x = 872.70 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.33x = 460,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,144.17/632.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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