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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 755.19 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 755.19 and 337.44 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 755.19 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/755.19 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 755.19 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 254,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,831.31/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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