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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.49, 755.89 and 421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.49, 755.89 and 421.22 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.49 : 755.89 = 421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.49/755.89 = 421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.49x = 755.89 × 421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.49x = 318,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,396.82/547.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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