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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.12 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.12 and 414.88 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.12 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.12 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.12 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 317,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,432.99/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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