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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.37, 746.60 and 423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.37, 746.60 and 423.20 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.37 : 746.60 = 423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.37/746.60 = 423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.37x = 746.60 × 423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.37x = 315,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,955.27/541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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