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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 728.60 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 728.60 and 331.44 is: 457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 728.60 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/728.60 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 728.60 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 241,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,485.53/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.44

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