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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 754.88 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 754.88 and 360.56 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 754.88 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/754.88 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 754.88 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 272,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,178.55/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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