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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 754.97 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 754.97 and 379.17 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 754.97 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/754.97 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 754.97 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 286,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,260.08/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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