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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.33, 755.14 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.33, 755.14 and 311.28 is: 429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.33 : 755.14 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.33/755.14 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.33x = 755.14 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.33x = 235,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,059.98/547.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.47

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