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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 728.16 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 728.16 and 306.44 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 728.16 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/728.16 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 728.16 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 223,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,134.63/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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