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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 748.44 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 748.44 and 424.46 is: 585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 748.44 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/748.44 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 748.44 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 317,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,679.10/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.76

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