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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 728.15 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 728.15 and 306.59 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 728.15 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/728.15 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 728.15 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 223,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,240.63/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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