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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 755.86 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 755.86 and 299.04 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 755.86 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/755.86 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 755.86 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 226,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,030.88/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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