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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 727.76 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 727.76 and 306.36 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 727.76 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/727.76 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 727.76 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 222,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,956.55/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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