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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 728.42 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 728.42 and 306.77 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 728.42 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/728.42 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 728.42 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 223,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,458.17/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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