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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 732.12 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 732.12 and 432.23 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 732.12 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/732.12 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 732.12 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 316,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,444.23/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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