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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.33 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.33 and 381.92 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.33 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.33 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.33 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 288,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,469.95/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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