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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 755.03 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 755.03 and 298.44 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 755.03 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/755.03 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 755.03 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 225,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,331.15/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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