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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 728.54 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 728.54 and 306.81 is: 423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 728.54 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/728.54 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 728.54 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 223,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,521.82/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.41

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