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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.52 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.52 and 412.08 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.52 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.52 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.52 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 301,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,444.76/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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