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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 727.92 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 727.92 and 331.35 is: 456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 727.92 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/727.92 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 727.92 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 241,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,196.29/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.97

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