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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 736.29 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 736.29 and 423.90 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 736.29 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/736.29 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 736.29 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 312,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,113.33/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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