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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.88, 756.36 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.88, 756.36 and 423.28 is: 584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.88 : 756.36 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.88/756.36 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.88x = 756.36 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.88x = 320,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,152.06/547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.35

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