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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 727.97 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 727.97 and 341.19 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 727.97 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/727.97 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 727.97 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 248,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,374.38/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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