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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.27, 754.70 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.27, 754.70 and 348.04 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.27 : 754.70 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.27/754.70 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.27x = 754.70 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.27x = 262,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,660.27/547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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