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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.11, 754.70 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.11, 754.70 and 339.75 is: 468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.11 : 754.70 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.11/754.70 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.11x = 754.70 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.11x = 256,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,407.63/547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.66

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