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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 755.28 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 755.28 and 348.08 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 755.28 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/755.28 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 755.28 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 262,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,894.09/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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