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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 728.13 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 728.13 and 306.62 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 728.13 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/728.13 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 728.13 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 223,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,258.45/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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