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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.65, 755.82 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.65, 755.82 and 351.63 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.65 : 755.82 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.65/755.82 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.65x = 755.82 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.65x = 265,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,768.99/547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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