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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.53 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.53 and 306.11 is: 422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.53 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.53 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.53 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 222,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,701.72/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.36

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