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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.98, 756.15 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.98, 756.15 and 407.64 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.98 : 756.15 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.98/756.15 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.98x = 756.15 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.98x = 308,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,236.99/547.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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