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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.83, 728.33 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.83, 728.33 and 306.74 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.83 : 728.33 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.83/728.33 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.83x = 728.33 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.83x = 223,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,410.17/527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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