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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 746.44 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 746.44 and 423.06 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 746.44 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/746.44 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 746.44 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 315,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,788.91/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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