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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 735.52 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 735.52 and 423.32 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 735.52 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/735.52 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 735.52 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 311,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,360.33/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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