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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.09, 754.30 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.09, 754.30 and 372.13 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.09 : 754.30 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.09/754.30 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.09x = 754.30 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.09x = 280,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,697.66/547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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