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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.52, 755 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.52, 755 and 430.88 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.52 : 755 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.52/755 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.52x = 755 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.52x = 325,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,314.40/547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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