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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 755.16 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 755.16 and 298.53 is: 411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 755.16 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/755.16 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 755.16 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 225,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,440.70/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.98

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