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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.19, 726.75 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.19, 726.75 and 416.49 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.19 : 726.75 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.19/726.75 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.19x = 726.75 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.19x = 302,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,684.11/527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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