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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 732.65 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 732.65 and 438.01 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 732.65 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/732.65 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 732.65 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 320,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,904.00/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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