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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 757.16 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 757.16 and 432.40 is: 597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 757.16 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/757.16 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 757.16 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 327,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,395.98/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.53

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