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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.47 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.47 and 306.15 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.47 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.47 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.47 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 222,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,714.94/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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