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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.70, 734.27 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.70, 734.27 and 438.75 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.70 : 734.27 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.70/734.27 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.70x = 734.27 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.70x = 322,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,158.77/531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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