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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 740.45 and 426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 740.45 and 426.83 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 740.45 = 426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/740.45 = 426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 740.45 × 426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 316,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,043.64/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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