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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 755.28 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 755.28 and 407.28 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 755.28 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/755.28 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 755.28 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 307,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,610.44/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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