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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.97, 728.73 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.97, 728.73 and 341.67 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.97 : 728.73 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.97/728.73 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.97x = 728.73 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.97x = 248,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,985.18/527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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