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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 727.91 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 727.91 and 341.31 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 727.91 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/727.91 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 727.91 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 248,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,443.82/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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