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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 755.82 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 755.82 and 373.09 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 755.82 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/755.82 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 755.82 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 281,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,983.24/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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