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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.86, 740.01 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.86, 740.01 and 426.14 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.86 : 740.01 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.86/740.01 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.86x = 740.01 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.86x = 315,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,347.86/536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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