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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.65, 728.24 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.65, 728.24 and 303.56 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.65 : 728.24 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.65/728.24 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.65x = 728.24 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.65x = 221,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,067.95/527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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