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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 730.62 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 730.62 and 432.54 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 730.62 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/730.62 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 730.62 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 316,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,022.37/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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