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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 755.70 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 755.70 and 314.49 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 755.70 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/755.70 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 755.70 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 237,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,660.09/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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