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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.20 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.20 and 382.03 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.20 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.20 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.20 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 288,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,509.06/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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