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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 727.44 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 727.44 and 306.02 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 727.44 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/727.44 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 727.44 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 222,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,611.19/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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