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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 766.14 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 766.14 and 407.16 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 766.14 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/766.14 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 766.14 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 311,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,941.56/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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