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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.48 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.48 and 415.20 is: 572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.48 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.48 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.48 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 312,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,844.90/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.72

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