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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.35, 755.31 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.35, 755.31 and 311.29 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.35 : 755.31 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.35/755.31 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.35x = 755.31 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.35x = 235,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,120.23/547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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