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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 728.28 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 728.28 and 317.84 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 728.28 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/728.28 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 728.28 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 231,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,478.34/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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