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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 728.16 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 728.16 and 415.46 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 728.16 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/728.16 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 728.16 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 302,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,521.35/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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