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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.06, 754.83 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.06, 754.83 and 337.27 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.06 : 754.83 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.06/754.83 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.06x = 754.83 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.06x = 254,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,581.51/547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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