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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.09, 755.05 and 314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.09, 755.05 and 314.21 is: 433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.09 : 755.05 = 314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.09/755.05 = 314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.09x = 755.05 × 314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.09x = 237,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,244.26/547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.65

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