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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 728.22 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 728.22 and 306.62 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 728.22 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/728.22 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 728.22 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 223,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,286.82/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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