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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 727.56 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 727.56 and 306.18 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 727.56 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/727.56 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 727.56 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 222,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,764.32/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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