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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.56, 755.37 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.56, 755.37 and 351 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.56 : 755.37 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.56/755.37 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.56x = 755.37 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.56x = 265,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,134.87/547.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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