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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 731.43 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 731.43 and 431.73 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 731.43 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/731.43 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 731.43 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 315,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,780.27/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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