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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.26, 755.20 and 298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.26, 755.20 and 298.59 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.26 : 755.20 = 298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.26/755.20 = 298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.26x = 755.20 × 298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.26x = 225,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,495.17/547.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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