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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 728.41 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 728.41 and 306.84 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 728.41 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/728.41 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 728.41 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 223,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,505.32/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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