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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.71, 728.24 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.71, 728.24 and 317.85 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.71 : 728.24 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.71/728.24 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.71x = 728.24 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.71x = 231,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,469.49/527.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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