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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 755.35 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 755.35 and 337.72 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 755.35 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/755.35 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 755.35 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 255,096.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,096.80/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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