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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 755.70 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 755.70 and 337.78 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 755.70 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/755.70 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 755.70 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 255,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,260.02/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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