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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.58, 755.93 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.58, 755.93 and 337.93 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.58 : 755.93 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.58/755.93 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.58x = 755.93 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.58x = 255,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450.38/547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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