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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.56, 734.02 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.56, 734.02 and 439.01 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.56 : 734.02 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.56/734.02 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.56x = 734.02 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.56x = 322,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,242.12/532.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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