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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.44 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.44 and 306.09 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.44 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.44 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.44 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 222,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,662.11/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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