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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 755.29 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 755.29 and 416.67 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 755.29 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/755.29 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 755.29 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 314,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,700.82/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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