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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.60, 755.76 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.60, 755.76 and 351.16 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.60 : 755.76 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.60/755.76 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.60x = 755.76 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.60x = 265,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,392.68/547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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