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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.60, 755.60 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.60, 755.60 and 314.72 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.60 : 755.60 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.60/755.60 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.60x = 755.60 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.60x = 237,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,802.43/547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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