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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 728.69 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 728.69 and 341.89 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 728.69 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/728.69 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 728.69 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 249,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,131.82/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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