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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.05, 754.82 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.05, 754.82 and 397.91 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.05 : 754.82 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.05/754.82 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.05x = 754.82 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.05x = 300,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,351.82/547.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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