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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.55, 755.77 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.55, 755.77 and 311.63 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.55 : 755.77 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.55/755.77 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.55x = 755.77 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.55x = 235,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,516.63/547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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