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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 728.39 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 728.39 and 317.86 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 728.39 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/728.39 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 728.39 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 231,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,525.02/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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