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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.56 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.56 and 305.91 is: 422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.56 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.56 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.56 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 222,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,567.88/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.30

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