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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 727.90 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 727.90 and 306.44 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 727.90 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/727.90 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 727.90 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 223,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,057.68/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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