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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.07, 729.14 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.07, 729.14 and 418.11 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.07 : 729.14 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.07/729.14 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.07x = 729.14 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.07x = 304,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,860.73/528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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