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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 755.03 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 755.03 and 314.25 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 755.03 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/755.03 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 755.03 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 237,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,268.96/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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