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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.36, 755.34 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.36, 755.34 and 311.28 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.36 : 755.34 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.36/755.34 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.36x = 755.34 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.36x = 235,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,122.24/547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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