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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 765.62 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 765.62 and 407.43 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 765.62 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/765.62 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 765.62 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 311,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,934.52/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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