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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 755.39 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 755.39 and 298.70 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 755.39 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/755.39 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 755.39 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 225,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,634.99/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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