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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 728.22 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 728.22 and 341.40 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 728.22 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/728.22 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 728.22 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 248,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,614.31/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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