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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.92 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.92 and 417.46 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.92 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.92 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.92 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 305,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,129.86/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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