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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 730.26 and 413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 730.26 and 413.16 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 730.26 = 413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/730.26 = 413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 730.26 × 413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 301,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,714.22/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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