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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 728.31 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 728.31 and 306.91 is: 423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 728.31 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/728.31 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 728.31 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 223,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,525.62/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.46

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