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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 728.66 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 728.66 and 306.95 is: 423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 728.66 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/728.66 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 728.66 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 223,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,662.19/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.68

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