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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.26, 734.94 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.26, 734.94 and 435.06 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.26 : 734.94 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.26/734.94 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.26x = 734.94 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.26x = 319,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,743.00/532.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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