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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 728.06 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 728.06 and 306.59 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 728.06 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/728.06 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 728.06 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 223,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,210.74/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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