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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 728.30 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 728.30 and 317.97 is: 438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 728.30 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/728.30 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 728.30 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 231,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,574.70/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.72

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