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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 755.31 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 755.31 and 311.25 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 755.31 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/755.31 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 755.31 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 235,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,090.24/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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