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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.30, 1,010.24 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.30, 1,010.24 and 437.40 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.30 : 1,010.24 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.30/1,010.24 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.30x = 1,010.24 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.30x = 441,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,878.98/732.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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