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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 739.82 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 739.82 and 423.62 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 739.82 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/739.82 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 739.82 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 313,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,402.55/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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