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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 755.83 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 755.83 and 372.29 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 755.83 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/755.83 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 755.83 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 281,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,387.95/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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