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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 728.03 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 728.03 and 341.40 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 728.03 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/728.03 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 728.03 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 248,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,549.44/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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