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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 755.33 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 755.33 and 311.27 is: 429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 755.33 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/755.33 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 755.33 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 235,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,111.57/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.57

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