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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.49, 755.37 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.49, 755.37 and 337.56 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.49 : 755.37 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.49/755.37 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.49x = 755.37 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.49x = 254,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,982.70/547.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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