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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 730.76 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 730.76 and 437.18 is: 601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 730.76 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/730.76 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 730.76 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 319,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,467.82/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.94

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