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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.39, 755.37 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.39, 755.37 and 314.50 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.39 : 755.37 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.39/755.37 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.39x = 755.37 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.39x = 237,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,563.87/547.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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