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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 737.81 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 737.81 and 423.83 is: 584.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 737.81 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/737.81 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 737.81 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 312,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,707.33/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.72

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