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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 727.89 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 727.89 and 340.92 is: 470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 727.89 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/727.89 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 727.89 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 248,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,152.26/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.23

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