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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.68 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.68 and 407.84 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.68 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.68 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.68 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 308,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,196.53/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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