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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 726.24 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 726.24 and 416.54 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 726.24 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/726.24 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 726.24 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 302,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,505.42/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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