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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 755.28 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 755.28 and 337.80 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 755.28 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/755.28 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 755.28 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 255,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,133.58/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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