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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 755.44 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 755.44 and 298.74 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 755.44 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/755.44 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 755.44 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 225,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,679.40/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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