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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 728.08 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 728.08 and 306.54 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 728.08 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/728.08 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 728.08 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 223,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,184.88/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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