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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 755.13 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 755.13 and 408.03 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 755.13 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/755.13 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 755.13 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 308,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,115.69/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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