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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 728.91 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 728.91 and 341.87 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 728.91 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/728.91 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 728.91 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 249,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,194.28/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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