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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.96 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 732.96 and 414.36 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.96 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.96 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.96 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 303,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,709.31/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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