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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 754.98 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 754.98 and 360.97 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 754.98 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/754.98 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 754.98 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 272,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,525.13/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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