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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 729.05 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 729.05 and 418.08 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 729.05 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/729.05 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 729.05 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 304,799.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,799.13/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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