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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 754.88 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 754.88 and 350.85 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 754.88 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/754.88 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 754.88 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 264,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,847.89/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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