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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.71, 734.54 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.71, 734.54 and 434.16 is: 598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.71 : 734.54 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.71/734.54 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.71x = 734.54 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.71x = 318,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,905.72/532.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.65

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