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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 728.31 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 728.31 and 341.82 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 728.31 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/728.31 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 728.31 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 248,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,950.92/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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