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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.35, 755.36 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.35, 755.36 and 298.68 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.35 : 755.36 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.35/755.36 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.35x = 755.36 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.35x = 225,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,609.43/547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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