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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.68, 734.34 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.68, 734.34 and 439.29 is: 605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.68 : 734.34 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.68/734.34 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.68x = 734.34 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.68x = 322,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,588.22/532.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.59

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