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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 737.94 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 737.94 and 423.98 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 737.94 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/737.94 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 737.94 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 312,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,871.80/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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