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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.05, 755.25 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.05, 755.25 and 370.32 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.05 : 755.25 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.05/755.25 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.05x = 755.25 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.05x = 279,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,684.18/547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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