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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 728.11 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 728.11 and 306.54 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 728.11 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/728.11 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 728.11 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 223,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,194.84/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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