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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 755.73 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 755.73 and 348.48 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 755.73 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/755.73 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 755.73 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 263,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,356.79/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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