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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 755.23 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 755.23 and 337.39 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 755.23 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/755.23 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 755.23 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 254,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,803.37/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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