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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 730.20 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 730.20 and 418.92 is: 578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 730.20 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/730.20 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 730.20 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 305,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,895.38/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.07

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