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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 755.79 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 755.79 and 311.70 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 755.79 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/755.79 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 755.79 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 235,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,579.74/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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