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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 728.18 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 728.18 and 303.61 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 728.18 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/728.18 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 728.18 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 221,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,081.15/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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