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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 755.31 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 755.31 and 337.43 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 755.31 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/755.31 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 755.31 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 254,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,860.48/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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