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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 727.70 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 727.70 and 341.13 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 727.70 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/727.70 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 727.70 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 248,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238.60/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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