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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.52, 754.68 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.52, 754.68 and 360.64 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.52 : 754.68 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.52/754.68 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.52x = 754.68 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.52x = 272,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,167.80/547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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