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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 730.92 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 730.92 and 413.20 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 730.92 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/730.92 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 730.92 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 302,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,016.14/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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