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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 755.60 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 755.60 and 407.24 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 755.60 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/755.60 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 755.60 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 307,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,710.54/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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