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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.17, 736.29 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.17, 736.29 and 433.76 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.17 : 736.29 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.17/736.29 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.17x = 736.29 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.17x = 319,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,369.47/532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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