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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.67, 755.75 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.67, 755.75 and 311.61 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.67 : 755.75 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.67/755.75 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.67x = 755.75 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.67x = 235,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,499.26/547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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