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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 755.12 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 755.12 and 407.32 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 755.12 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/755.12 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 755.12 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 307,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,575.48/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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