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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 731.28 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 731.28 and 413.28 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 731.28 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/731.28 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 731.28 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 302,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,223.40/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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