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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.72, 755.76 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.72, 755.76 and 361.24 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.72 : 755.76 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.72/755.76 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.72x = 755.76 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.72x = 273,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,010.74/547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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