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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.46, 755.56 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.46, 755.56 and 311.50 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.46 : 755.56 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.46/755.56 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.46x = 755.56 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.46x = 235,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,353.16/547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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