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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.97, 728.41 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.97, 728.41 and 341.69 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.97 : 728.41 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.97/728.41 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.97x = 728.41 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.97x = 248,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,890.41/527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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