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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 755.21 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 755.21 and 347.94 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 755.21 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/755.21 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 755.21 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 262,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,762.25/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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