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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 765.42 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 765.42 and 423.72 is: 584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 765.42 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/765.42 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 765.42 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 324,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,323.76/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.43

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