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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 730.38 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 730.38 and 418.96 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 730.38 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/730.38 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 730.38 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 306,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,000.00/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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