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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 747.73 and 424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 747.73 and 424.01 is: 584.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 747.73 = 424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/747.73 = 424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 747.73 × 424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 317,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,045.00/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.69

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