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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 727.71 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 727.71 and 306.29 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 727.71 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/727.71 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 727.71 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 222,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,886.66/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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