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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 727.77 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 727.77 and 306.45 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 727.77 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/727.77 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 727.77 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 223,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,025.12/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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