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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 730.44 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 730.44 and 436.53 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 730.44 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/730.44 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 730.44 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 318,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,858.97/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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