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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 727.43 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 727.43 and 341.16 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 727.43 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/727.43 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 727.43 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 248,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,168.31/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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