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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 764.76 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 764.76 and 415.04 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 764.76 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/764.76 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 764.76 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 317,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,405.99/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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