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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.08, 755.55 and 416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.08, 755.55 and 416.86 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.08 : 755.55 = 416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.08/755.55 = 416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.08x = 755.55 × 416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.08x = 314,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,958.57/548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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