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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 728.32 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 728.32 and 331.06 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 728.32 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/728.32 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 728.32 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 241,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,117.62/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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