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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 755.53 and 311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 755.53 and 311.55 is: 429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 755.53 = 311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/755.53 = 311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 755.53 × 311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 235,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,385.37/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.83

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