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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 755.06 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 755.06 and 399.50 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 755.06 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/755.06 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 755.06 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 301,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,643.53/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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