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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.77, 728.26 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.77, 728.26 and 306.69 is: 423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.77 : 728.26 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.77/728.26 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.77x = 728.26 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.77x = 223,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,350.06/527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.20

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