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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 755.10 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 755.10 and 372.44 is: 513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 755.10 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/755.10 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 755.10 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 281,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,229.44/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.75

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