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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 728.53 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 728.53 and 341.24 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 728.53 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/728.53 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 728.53 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 248,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,603.58/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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