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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 763.63 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 763.63 and 423.43 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 763.63 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/763.63 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 763.63 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 323,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,340.88/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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