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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 728.04 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 728.04 and 317.72 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 728.04 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/728.04 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 728.04 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 231,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,312.87/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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