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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 727.79 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 727.79 and 306.38 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 727.79 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/727.79 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 727.79 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 222,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,975.13/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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