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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 754.98 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 754.98 and 350.75 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 754.98 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/754.98 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 754.98 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 264,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,809.24/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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