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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 755.60 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 755.60 and 401.18 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 755.60 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/755.60 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 755.60 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 303,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,125.82/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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