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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.18, 755.13 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.18, 755.13 and 298.51 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.18 : 755.13 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.18/755.13 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.18x = 755.13 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.18x = 225,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,413.99/547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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