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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 754.88 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 754.88 and 372.18 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 754.88 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/754.88 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 754.88 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 280,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,949.38/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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