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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.65, 756.11 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.65, 756.11 and 423.09 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.65 : 756.11 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.65/756.11 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.65x = 756.11 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.65x = 319,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,902.58/547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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