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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 728.82 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 728.82 and 417.92 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 728.82 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/728.82 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 728.82 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 304,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,584.81/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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