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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 728.38 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 728.38 and 306.78 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 728.38 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/728.38 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 728.38 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 223,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,452.42/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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