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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.66, 747.54 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.66, 747.54 and 423.78 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.66 : 747.54 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.66/747.54 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.66x = 747.54 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.66x = 316,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,792.50/541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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