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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 755.61 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 755.61 and 381.83 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 755.61 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/755.61 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 755.61 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 288,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,514.57/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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