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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.61, 755.84 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.61, 755.84 and 348.41 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.61 : 755.84 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.61/755.84 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.61x = 755.84 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.61x = 263,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,336.69/547.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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