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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 728.27 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 728.27 and 306.72 is: 423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 728.27 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/728.27 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 728.27 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 223,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,373.44/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.34

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