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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 755.04 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 755.04 and 311.12 is: 429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 755.04 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/755.04 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 755.04 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 234,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,908.04/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.35

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