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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 755.56 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 755.56 and 370.43 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 755.56 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/755.56 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 755.56 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 279,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,877.39/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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