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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.02, 752.76 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.02, 752.76 and 415.80 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.02 : 752.76 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.02/752.76 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.02x = 752.76 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.02x = 312,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,997.61/547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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