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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 728.46 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 728.46 and 341.46 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 728.46 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/728.46 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 728.46 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 248,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,739.95/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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