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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 728.36 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 728.36 and 306.84 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 728.36 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/728.36 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 728.36 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 223,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,489.98/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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