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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 728.09 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 728.09 and 341.01 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 728.09 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/728.09 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 728.09 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 248,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,285.54/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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