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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 755.01 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 755.01 and 311.04 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 755.01 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/755.01 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 755.01 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 234,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,838.27/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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