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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.67, 756.39 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.67, 756.39 and 370.32 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.67 : 756.39 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.67/756.39 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.67x = 756.39 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.67x = 280,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,106.34/547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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