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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 753.87 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 753.87 and 436.42 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 753.87 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/753.87 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 753.87 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 329,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,003.95/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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