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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.49, 755.19 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.49, 755.19 and 381.50 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.49 : 755.19 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.49/755.19 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.49x = 755.19 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.49x = 288,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,104.99/547.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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