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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 754.38 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 754.38 and 372.36 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 754.38 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/754.38 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 754.38 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 280,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,900.94/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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