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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 747.54 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 747.54 and 425.64 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 747.54 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/747.54 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 747.54 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 318,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,182.93/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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