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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.63 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.63 and 306.23 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.63 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.63 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.63 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 222,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,820.60/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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