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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 754.88 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 754.88 and 381.15 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 754.88 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/754.88 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 754.88 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 287,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,720.61/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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