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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 755.60 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 755.60 and 361.28 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 755.60 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/755.60 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 755.60 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 272,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,977.58/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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