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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 727.58 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 727.58 and 306.25 is: 422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 727.58 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/727.58 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 727.58 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 222,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,820.32/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.51

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