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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 727.62 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 727.62 and 417.54 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 727.62 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/727.62 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 727.62 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 303,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,806.82/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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