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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 755.88 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 755.88 and 348.57 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 755.88 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/755.88 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 755.88 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 263,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,475.35/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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