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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 728.38 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 728.38 and 306.75 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 728.38 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/728.38 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 728.38 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 223,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,429.80/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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