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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.55, 754.47 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.55, 754.47 and 372.59 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.55 : 754.47 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.55/754.47 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.55x = 754.47 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.55x = 281,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,104.20/547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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