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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 728.35 and 306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 728.35 and 306.70 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 728.35 = 306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/728.35 = 306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 728.35 × 306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 223,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,382.36/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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