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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 755.34 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 755.34 and 407.88 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 755.34 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/755.34 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 755.34 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 308,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,088.08/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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