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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 728.34 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 728.34 and 341.08 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 728.34 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/728.34 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 728.34 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 248,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,422.21/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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