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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 733.59 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 733.59 and 425.81 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 733.59 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/733.59 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 733.59 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 312,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,366.29/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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