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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 755.50 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 755.50 and 360.89 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 755.50 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/755.50 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 755.50 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 272,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,652.40/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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