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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 755.13 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 755.13 and 351.12 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 755.13 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/755.13 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 755.13 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 265,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,141.25/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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