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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.01, 754.97 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.01, 754.97 and 311.07 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.01 : 754.97 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.01/754.97 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.01x = 754.97 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.01x = 234,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,846.24/547.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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