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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 755.14 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 755.14 and 311.18 is: 429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 755.14 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/755.14 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 755.14 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 234,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,980.69/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.46

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