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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.05, 754.86 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.05, 754.86 and 314.16 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.05 : 754.86 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.05/754.86 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.05x = 754.86 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.05x = 237,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,146.82/547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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