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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.38, 755.49 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.38, 755.49 and 370.70 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.38 : 755.49 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.38/755.49 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.38x = 755.49 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.38x = 280,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,060.14/547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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