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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 755.62 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 755.62 and 350.92 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 755.62 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/755.62 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 755.62 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 265,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,162.17/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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