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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 755.02 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 755.02 and 298.44 is: 411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 755.02 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/755.02 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 755.02 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 225,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,326.68/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.83

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