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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.36, 755.40 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.36, 755.40 and 422.44 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.36 : 755.40 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.36/755.40 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.36x = 755.40 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.36x = 319,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,111.18/547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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