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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.56, 727.07 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.56, 727.07 and 416.61 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.56 : 727.07 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.56/727.07 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.56x = 727.07 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.56x = 302,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,904.63/526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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