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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 728.26 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 728.26 and 331.16 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 728.26 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/728.26 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 728.26 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 241,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,170.58/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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