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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.42, 755.39 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.42, 755.39 and 311.37 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.42 : 755.39 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.42/755.39 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.42x = 755.39 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.42x = 235,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,205.78/547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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