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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 755.71 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 755.71 and 437.33 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 755.71 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/755.71 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 755.71 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 330,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,494.65/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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