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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 728.52 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 728.52 and 341.22 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 728.52 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/728.52 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 728.52 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 248,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,585.59/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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