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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 728.10 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 728.10 and 306.57 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 728.10 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/728.10 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 728.10 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 223,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,213.62/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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