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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 728.23 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 728.23 and 306.60 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 728.23 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/728.23 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 728.23 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 223,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,275.32/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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