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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 728.27 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 728.27 and 331.32 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 728.27 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/728.27 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 728.27 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 241,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,290.42/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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