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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.59, 728.05 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.59, 728.05 and 306.52 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.59 : 728.05 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.59/728.05 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.59x = 728.05 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.59x = 223,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,163.38/527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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