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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.63, 755.48 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.63, 755.48 and 370.53 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.63 : 755.48 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.63/755.48 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.63x = 755.48 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.63x = 279,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,926.15/547.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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