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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 728.87 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 728.87 and 341.49 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 728.87 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/728.87 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 728.87 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 248,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901.82/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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