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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 728.12 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 728.12 and 306.56 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 728.12 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/728.12 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 728.12 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 223,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,215.05/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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