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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.21, 755.08 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.21, 755.08 and 361.06 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.21 : 755.08 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.21/755.08 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.21x = 755.08 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.21x = 272,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,629.18/547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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