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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 728.21 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 728.21 and 341.78 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 728.21 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/728.21 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 728.21 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 248,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,884.83/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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