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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.07, 754.88 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.07, 754.88 and 314.19 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.07 : 754.88 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.07/754.88 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.07x = 754.88 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.07x = 237,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,174.18/547.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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