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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 727.80 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 727.80 and 306.40 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 727.80 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/727.80 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 727.80 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 222,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,997.92/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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