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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.03, 754.26 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.03, 754.26 and 508.15 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.03 : 754.26 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.03/754.26 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.03x = 754.26 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.03x = 383,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277.22/547.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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