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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.30, 754.35 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.30, 754.35 and 350.50 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.30 : 754.35 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.30/754.35 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.30x = 754.35 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.30x = 264,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,399.68/547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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