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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 753.12 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 753.12 and 414.72 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 753.12 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/753.12 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 753.12 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 312,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,333.93/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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