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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 739.67 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 739.67 and 425.62 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 739.67 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/739.67 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 739.67 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 314,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,818.35/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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