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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 728.25 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 728.25 and 341.29 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 728.25 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/728.25 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 728.25 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 248,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,544.44/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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