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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 727.86 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 727.86 and 306.42 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 727.86 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/727.86 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 727.86 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 223,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,030.86/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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