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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.23 and 432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.23 and 432.45 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.23 = 432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.23 = 432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.23 × 432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 320,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,542.75/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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