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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 737.40 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 737.40 and 423.99 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 737.40 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/737.40 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 737.40 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 312,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,650.23/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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