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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.20, 755.12 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.20, 755.12 and 314.32 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.20 : 755.12 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.20/755.12 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.20x = 755.12 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.20x = 237,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,349.32/547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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