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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 732.60 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 732.60 and 414.32 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 732.60 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/732.60 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 732.60 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 303,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,530.83/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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