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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 746.97 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 746.97 and 425.54 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 746.97 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/746.97 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 746.97 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 317,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,865.61/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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