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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 728.55 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 728.55 and 331.26 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 728.55 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/728.55 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 728.55 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 241,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,339.47/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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