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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.53, 755.71 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.53, 755.71 and 348.32 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.53 : 755.71 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.53/755.71 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.53x = 755.71 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.53x = 263,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,223.39/547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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