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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 728.24 and 411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 728.24 and 411.79 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 728.24 = 411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/728.24 = 411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 728.24 × 411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 299,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,879.89/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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