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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.30, 754.99 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.30, 754.99 and 370.27 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.30 : 754.99 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.30/754.99 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.30x = 754.99 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.30x = 279,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,547.08/547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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