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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.33, 755.22 and 314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.33, 755.22 and 314.41 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.33 : 755.22 = 314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.33/755.22 = 314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.33x = 755.22 × 314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.33x = 237,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,446.83/547.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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