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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,010.38 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,010.38 and 437.50 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,010.38 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,010.38 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,010.38 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 442,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,041.25/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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