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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 727.34 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 727.34 and 303.12 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 727.34 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/727.34 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 727.34 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 220,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,469.87/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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