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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 727.79 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 727.79 and 417.24 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 727.79 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/727.79 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 727.79 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 303,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,661.01/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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