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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 747.31 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 747.31 and 423.93 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 747.31 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/747.31 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 747.31 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 316,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,807.13/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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