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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 737.48 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 737.48 and 423.44 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 737.48 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/737.48 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 737.48 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 312,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,272.73/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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