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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 727.90 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 727.90 and 306.45 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 727.90 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/727.90 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 727.90 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 223,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,064.19/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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