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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 728.38 and 418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 728.38 and 418.09 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 728.38 = 418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/728.38 = 418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 728.38 × 418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 304,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,528.39/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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