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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.98, 736.38 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.98, 736.38 and 415.44 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.98 : 736.38 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.98/736.38 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.98x = 736.38 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.98x = 305,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,921.71/532.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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