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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 728.03 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 728.03 and 306.52 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 728.03 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/728.03 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 728.03 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 223,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,157.56/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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