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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 730.36 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 730.36 and 419.12 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 730.36 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/730.36 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 730.36 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 306,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,108.48/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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