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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.67, 744.32 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.67, 744.32 and 423.11 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.67 : 744.32 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.67/744.32 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.67x = 744.32 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.67x = 314,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,929.24/538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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