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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.86, 729.67 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.86, 729.67 and 417.98 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.86 : 729.67 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.86/729.67 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.86x = 729.67 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.86x = 304,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,987.47/528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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