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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.23, 744.26 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.23, 744.26 and 428.52 is: 591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.23 : 744.26 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.23/744.26 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.23x = 744.26 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.23x = 318,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,928.28/539.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.45

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