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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 730.72 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 730.72 and 419.37 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 730.72 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/730.72 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 730.72 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 306,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,442.05/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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