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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.51, 755.59 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.51, 755.59 and 311.38 is: 429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.51 : 755.59 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.51/755.59 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.51x = 755.59 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.51x = 235,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,275.61/547.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.72

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