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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.53, 754.29 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.53, 754.29 and 381.44 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.53 : 754.29 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.53/754.29 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.53x = 754.29 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.53x = 287,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,718.26/547.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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