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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 727.95 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 727.95 and 306.59 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 727.95 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/727.95 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 727.95 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 223,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,179.70/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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