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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 728.22 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 728.22 and 331.02 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 728.22 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/728.22 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 728.22 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 241,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,055.38/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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