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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 728.28 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 728.28 and 306.64 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 728.28 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/728.28 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 728.28 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 223,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,319.78/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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