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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.31, 754.26 and 399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.31, 754.26 and 399.67 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.31 : 754.26 = 399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.31/754.26 = 399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.31x = 754.26 × 399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.31x = 301,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,455.09/547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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