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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.04, 755.06 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.04, 755.06 and 372.38 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.04 : 755.06 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.04/755.06 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.04x = 755.06 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.04x = 281,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,163.61/547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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