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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.16, 755.06 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.16, 755.06 and 298.48 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.16 : 755.06 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.16/755.06 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.16x = 755.06 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.16x = 225,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,370.31/547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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