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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 755.22 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 755.22 and 360.64 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 755.22 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/755.22 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 755.22 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 272,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,362.54/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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