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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 755.57 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 755.57 and 408.34 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 755.57 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/755.57 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 755.57 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 308,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,529.45/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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