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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.34, 755.40 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.34, 755.40 and 345.75 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.34 : 755.40 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.34/755.40 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.34x = 755.40 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.34x = 261,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,174.04/547.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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