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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.42, 755.70 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.42, 755.70 and 358.60 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.42 : 755.70 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.42/755.70 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.42x = 755.70 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.42x = 270,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,994.02/547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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