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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.21, 755.01 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.21, 755.01 and 334.47 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.21 : 755.01 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.21/755.01 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.21x = 755.01 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.21x = 252,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,524.42/547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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