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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 755.33 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 755.33 and 298.67 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 755.33 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/755.33 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 755.33 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 225,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,589.14/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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