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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 747.33 and 517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 747.33 and 517.88 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 747.33 = 517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/747.33 = 517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 747.33 × 517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 387,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,023.52/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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