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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 748.34 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 748.34 and 424.68 is: 585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 748.34 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/748.34 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 748.34 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 317,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,802.91/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.37

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