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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.51 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.51 and 547.34 is: 755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.51 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.51 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.51 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 435,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,416.43/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.24

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