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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 732.72 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 732.72 and 412.47 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 732.72 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/732.72 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 732.72 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 302,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,225.02/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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