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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 727.21 and 305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 727.21 and 305.89 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 727.21 = 305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/727.21 = 305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 727.21 × 305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 222,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,446.27/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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