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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 727.36 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 727.36 and 306.06 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 727.36 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/727.36 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 727.36 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 222,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,615.80/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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