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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 754.04 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 754.04 and 415.28 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 754.04 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/754.04 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 754.04 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 313,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,137.73/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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