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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.15, 755.07 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.15, 755.07 and 298.47 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.15 : 755.07 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.15/755.07 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.15x = 755.07 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.15x = 225,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,365.00/547.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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