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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 728.73 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 728.73 and 306.97 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 728.73 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/728.73 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 728.73 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 223,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,698.25/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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