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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.22, 755.16 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.22, 755.16 and 314.34 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.22 : 755.16 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.22/755.16 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.22x = 755.16 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.22x = 237,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,376.99/547.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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