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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 728.10 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 728.10 and 340.92 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 728.10 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/728.10 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 728.10 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 248,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,223.85/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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