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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 753.84 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 753.84 and 436.44 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 753.84 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/753.84 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 753.84 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 329,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,005.93/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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