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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 732 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 732 and 443.60 is: 612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 732 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/732 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 732 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 324,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,715.20/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.67

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