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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 755.40 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 755.40 and 350.88 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 755.40 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/755.40 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 755.40 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 265,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,054.75/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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