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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.60, 728.88 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.60, 728.88 and 416.72 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.60 : 728.88 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.60/728.88 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.60x = 728.88 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.60x = 303,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,738.87/527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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