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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.25 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.25 and 305.96 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.25 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.25 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.25 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 222,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,504.24/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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