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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 755.68 and 311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 755.68 and 311.53 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 755.68 = 311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/755.68 = 311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 755.68 × 311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 235,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,416.99/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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