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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 754.88 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 754.88 and 360.68 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 754.88 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/754.88 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 754.88 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 272,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,266.43/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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