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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.54 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.54 and 306.16 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.54 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.54 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.54 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 222,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,741.06/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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