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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.31, 755.17 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.31, 755.17 and 337.52 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.31 : 755.17 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.31/755.17 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.31x = 755.17 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.31x = 254,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,884.98/547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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