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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 730.02 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 730.02 and 411.18 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 730.02 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/730.02 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 730.02 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 300,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,169.62/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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