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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.51 and 398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.51 and 398.42 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.51 = 398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.51 = 398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.51 × 398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 301,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,006.52/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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