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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 755.24 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 755.24 and 361.04 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 755.24 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/755.24 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 755.24 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 272,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,671.85/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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