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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 755.73 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 755.73 and 361.13 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 755.73 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/755.73 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 755.73 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 272,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,913.00/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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