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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 754.13 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 754.13 and 381.31 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 754.13 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/754.13 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 754.13 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 287,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,555.40/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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