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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 731.54 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 731.54 and 432.56 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 731.54 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/731.54 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 731.54 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 316,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,434.94/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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