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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.71, 755.77 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.71, 755.77 and 361.56 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.71 : 755.77 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.71/755.77 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.71x = 755.77 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.71x = 273,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,256.20/547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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