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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.27, 755.07 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.27, 755.07 and 337.48 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.27 : 755.07 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.27/755.07 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.27x = 755.07 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.27x = 254,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,821.02/547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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