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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.66, 734.93 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.66, 734.93 and 440.18 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.66 : 734.93 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.66/734.93 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.66x = 734.93 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.66x = 323,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,501.49/532.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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