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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 727.87 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 727.87 and 341.05 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 727.87 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/727.87 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 727.87 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 248,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238.36/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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