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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 740.42 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 740.42 and 426.90 is: 588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 740.42 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/740.42 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 740.42 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 316,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,085.30/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.55

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