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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.35, 755.38 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.35, 755.38 and 314.47 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.35 : 755.38 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.35/755.38 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.35x = 755.38 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.35x = 237,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,544.35/547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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