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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 737.42 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 737.42 and 424.60 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 737.42 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/737.42 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 737.42 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 313,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,104.57/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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