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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.94 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 754.94 and 314.13 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 754.94 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/754.94 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 754.94 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 237,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,149.30/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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