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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.62, 755.76 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.62, 755.76 and 314.76 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.62 : 755.76 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.62/755.76 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.62x = 755.76 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.62x = 237,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,883.02/547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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