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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 728.30 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 728.30 and 317.96 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 728.30 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/728.30 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 728.30 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 231,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,570.27/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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