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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 728.19 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 728.19 and 331.09 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 728.19 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/728.19 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 728.19 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 241,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,094.61/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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