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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.21, 755.15 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.21, 755.15 and 314.33 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.21 : 755.15 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.21/755.15 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.21x = 755.15 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.21x = 237,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,366.30/547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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