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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 730.64 and 412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 730.64 and 412.39 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 730.64 = 412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/730.64 = 412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 730.64 × 412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 301,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,308.63/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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