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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 741.68 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 741.68 and 426.44 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 741.68 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/741.68 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 741.68 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 316,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,283.34/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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