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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 814.71 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 814.71 and 501.68 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 814.71 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/814.71 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 814.71 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 408,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,720.23/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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