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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 747.41 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 747.41 and 508.55 is: 700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 747.41 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/747.41 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 747.41 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 380,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,089.08/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.54

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