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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 725.97 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 725.97 and 416.34 is: 573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 725.97 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/725.97 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 725.97 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 302,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,250.35/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.29

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