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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.31, 755.24 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.31, 755.24 and 311.26 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.31 : 755.24 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.31/755.24 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.31x = 755.24 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.31x = 235,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,074.89/547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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