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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.06, 755.10 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.06, 755.10 and 407.32 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.06 : 755.10 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.06/755.10 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.06x = 755.10 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.06x = 307,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,567.33/547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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