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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.68, 731.52 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.68, 731.52 and 415.04 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.68 : 731.52 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.68/731.52 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.68x = 731.52 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.68x = 303,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,610.06/531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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