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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 729.99 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 729.99 and 411.33 is: 567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 729.99 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/729.99 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 729.99 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 300,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,266.79/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.27

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