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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.30, 755.24 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.30, 755.24 and 337.49 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.30 : 755.24 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.30/755.24 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.30x = 755.24 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.30x = 254,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,885.95/547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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