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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 727.89 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 727.89 and 331 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 727.89 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/727.89 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 727.89 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 240,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,931.59/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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