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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.53, 731.60 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.53, 731.60 and 411.94 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.53 : 731.60 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.53/731.60 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.53x = 731.60 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.53x = 301,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,375.30/529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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