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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.44, 755.58 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.44, 755.58 and 314.64 is: 434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.44 : 755.58 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.44/755.58 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.44x = 755.58 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.44x = 237,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,735.69/547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.27

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