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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 727.94 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 727.94 and 306.41 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 727.94 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/727.94 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 727.94 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 223,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,048.10/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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