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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.02, 754.95 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.02, 754.95 and 314.14 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.02 : 754.95 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.02/754.95 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.02x = 754.95 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.02x = 237,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,159.99/547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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