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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 754.11 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 754.11 and 381.03 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 754.11 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/754.11 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 754.11 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 287,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,338.53/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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