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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 752.82 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 752.82 and 415.40 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 752.82 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/752.82 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 752.82 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 312,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,721.43/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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