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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.97 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.97 and 415.71 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.97 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.97 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.97 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 318,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,005.68/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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