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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 728.36 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 728.36 and 306.76 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 728.36 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/728.36 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 728.36 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 223,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,430.66/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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