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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 755.52 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 755.52 and 360.92 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 755.52 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/755.52 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 755.52 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 272,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,682.28/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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