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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.72, 755.88 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.72, 755.88 and 314.84 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.72 : 755.88 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.72/755.88 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.72x = 755.88 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.72x = 237,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,981.26/547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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