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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 727.92 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 727.92 and 306.56 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 727.92 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/727.92 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 727.92 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 223,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,151.16/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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