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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.13, 754.93 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.13, 754.93 and 381.28 is: 526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.13 : 754.93 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.13/754.93 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.13x = 754.93 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.13x = 287,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,839.71/547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.09

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