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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 726.80 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 726.80 and 410.73 is: 566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 726.80 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/726.80 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 726.80 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 298,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,516.51/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.05

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