Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.24 and 432.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531, 732.24 and 432.45 is: 596.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531 : 732.24 = 432.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531/732.24 = 432.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531x = 732.24 × 432.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531x = 316,657.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,657.19/531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596.34
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