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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.24 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.24 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.24 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 316,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,657.19/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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