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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 765.36 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 765.36 and 415.08 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 765.36 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/765.36 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 765.36 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 317,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,685.63/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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