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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 755.22 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 755.22 and 351.10 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 755.22 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/755.22 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 755.22 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 265,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,157.74/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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