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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 727.40 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 727.40 and 341.07 is: 470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 727.40 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/727.40 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 727.40 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 248,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094.32/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.33

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