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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 728.78 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 728.78 and 341.39 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 728.78 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/728.78 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 728.78 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 248,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,798.32/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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