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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 755.28 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 755.28 and 314.52 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 755.28 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/755.28 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 755.28 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 237,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,550.67/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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