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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.34 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.34 and 416.76 is: 574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.34 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.34 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.34 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 314,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,795.50/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.72

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