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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 728.26 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 728.26 and 317.94 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 728.26 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/728.26 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 728.26 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 231,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,541.39/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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