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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 755.13 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 755.13 and 350.76 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 755.13 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/755.13 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 755.13 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 264,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,869.40/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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