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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.54, 755.63 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.54, 755.63 and 311.49 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.54 : 755.63 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.54/755.63 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.54x = 755.63 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.54x = 235,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,371.19/547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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