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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.74, 755.40 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.74, 755.40 and 340.38 is: 469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.74 : 755.40 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.74/755.40 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.74x = 755.40 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.74x = 257,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,123.05/547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.43

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