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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 755.31 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 755.31 and 314.42 is: 433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 755.31 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/755.31 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 755.31 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 237,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,484.57/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.94

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