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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 755.37 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 755.37 and 311.33 is: 429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 755.37 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/755.37 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 755.37 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 235,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,169.34/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.62

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