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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 754.78 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 754.78 and 360.38 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 754.78 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/754.78 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 754.78 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 272,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,007.62/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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