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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 728.42 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 728.42 and 331.48 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 728.42 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/728.42 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 728.42 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 241,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,452.75/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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