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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 755.66 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 755.66 and 298.89 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 755.66 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/755.66 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 755.66 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 225,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,857.72/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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