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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.90 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.90 and 419.40 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.90 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.90 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.90 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 306,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,539.46/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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