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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 755.90 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 755.90 and 361.07 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 755.90 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/755.90 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 755.90 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 272,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,932.81/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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