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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 754.80 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 754.80 and 314.08 is: 433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 754.80 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/754.80 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 754.80 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 237,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,067.58/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.30

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