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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.72, 755.04 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.72, 755.04 and 442.76 is: 610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.72 : 755.04 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.72/755.04 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.72x = 755.04 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.72x = 334,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,301.51/547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.35

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