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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 755.82 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 755.82 and 298.99 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 755.82 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/755.82 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 755.82 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 225,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,982.62/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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