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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 755.43 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 755.43 and 416.66 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 755.43 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/755.43 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 755.43 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 314,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,753.69/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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