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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.66, 755.26 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.66, 755.26 and 360.82 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.66 : 755.26 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.66/755.26 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.66x = 755.26 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.66x = 272,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,513.90/547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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