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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.17, 754.70 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.17, 754.70 and 407.76 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.17 : 754.70 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.17/754.70 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.17x = 754.70 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.17x = 307,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,734.43/547.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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