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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 755.66 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 755.66 and 311.52 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 755.66 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/755.66 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 755.66 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 235,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,403.98/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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