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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 732.51 and 432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 732.51 and 432.25 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 732.51 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/732.51 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 732.51 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 316,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,627.45/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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