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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,018.55 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,018.55 and 423.31 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,018.55 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,018.55 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,018.55 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 431,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,162.40/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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