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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 755.67 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 755.67 and 422.77 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 755.67 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/755.67 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 755.67 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 319,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,470.83/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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