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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 754.81 and 337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 754.81 and 337.15 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 754.81 = 337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/754.81 = 337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 754.81 × 337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 254,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,484.19/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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