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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.67, 748.92 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.67, 748.92 and 424.80 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.67 : 748.92 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.67/748.92 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.67x = 748.92 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.67x = 318,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,141.22/542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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