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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.69, 755.80 and 299.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.69, 755.80 and 299.01 is: 412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.69 : 755.80 = 299.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.69/755.80 = 299.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.69x = 755.80 × 299.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.69x = 225,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,991.76/547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.63

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